Inventory Analyst

Medik8; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Mental Health support

75% Discount

Annual Product Allowance

Annual Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Upskilling support

Lunch & Learns

Flexible Career opportunities

2 Volunteering days per year

Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Job summary

Medik8 is seeking an Inventory Analyst to safeguard working capital and maintain optimal stock levels across global channels. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams to drive the IBP process and deliver data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will own inventory health, quarantine processes, SLOB risk, and provisioning for at-risk stock, while maintaining KPI dashboards for leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning or supply chain within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Proficient in data visualization and Excel; exposure to Tableau or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships and support process improvements.
• Understanding of reporting standards and compliance in global manufacturing or distribution contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medik8 Inventory Policies across global entities using data-driven root cause analysis.
• Drive weekly Quarantine Review process to ensure clear resolution paths and faster stock status.
• Own monthly reviews for Raw Materials, Chemicals, and Packaging to identify declining velocity or expiry risks.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate provisioning for at-risk stock and explore recovery avenues.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to resolve stock via re-working, sampling, or promotions.
• Own inventory-related inputs for IBP and maintain high-visibility KPI dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Tools

Tableau

Odoo ERP

Job description

Inventory Analyst

Medik8 is a leading skincare brand dedicated to providing high-quality, results-driven skincare products backed by scientific research and innovation. We are disrupting the industry on many fronts and growing rapidly across all global channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategically minded professional to join our Operations & Supply Chain team. As our Inventory Planner, you will act as the strategic guardian of Medik8’s working capital efficiency. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will serve as a key bridge between Operations, Quality, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent stagnant inventory.

You will drive the inventory lifecycle towards full commercial realisation, safeguarding inventory value across all global channels and architecting data-driven insights that underpin our Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Health & Compliance: Lead the application of Medik8 Inventory Policies across all global entities, using data-driven root cause analysis to mitigate future risks.

• Quarantine Process Leadership: Drive the weekly Quarantine Review process to ensure every item has a clear resolution path, reducing the duration between stock arrival and sellable status.

• SLOB & Risk Management: Own monthly review processes for Raw Materials, Chemicals, and Packaging to identify declining velocity or expiry risks proactively.

• Financial Gatekeeping: Partner with Finance to ensure accurate provisioning for at-risk stock, verifying that all recovery avenues are fully explored.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead collaborative efforts across Supply Chain and Commercial teams to resolve stock through re-working, sampling, or promotional channels.

• IBP Integration: Own inventory-related inputs for the Integrated Business Planning process while maintaining high-visibility KPI dashboards for leadership.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or supply chain management, ideally within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.

• Extensive experience with inventory financial concepts, including provisions, write-offs, and balance sheet impacts.

• Proven proficiency in data visualisation and analysis, including advanced Excel skills and exposure to tools such as Tableau or ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).

• Demonstrable experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and supporting process improvements.

• Practical knowledge of reporting standards and compliance within a global manufacturing or distribution context.

Desirable Criteria:

• Background in prestige beauty, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals.

• Experience supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles.

• Strong cross-functional facilitation skills in high-growth operational environments.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.

• Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.

• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.

• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.

Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).

• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.

• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.